GIS supports a wide range of spatial data formats, allowing information from different sources to be used together within the same platform. Commonly supported formats include shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML, raster imagery, and CSV files that contain coordinate data. These formats cover most vector and raster data used in mapping, monitoring, and spatial analysis.
Shapefiles are often used for boundaries, compartments, and infrastructure layers. GeoJSON and KML are commonly used for data exchange and visualisation, particularly in web-based environments. Raster images support satellite imagery, aerial photography, and analysis outputs, while CSV files with coordinates allow tabular data to be mapped spatially.
If data is not available in one of these formats, SWIFT can create the required spatial files from existing records, drawings, or non-spatial datasets. This ensures that legacy information or non-standard data can still be incorporated into the GIS environment without limiting analysis or reporting.